Archive for March, 2009
Shooters Ridge Adds Magnum Performance To Their Line of Shooting Rests
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Shooters Ridge, a leader in shooting supports and accessories, continues their mission of bringing solid rests to hunters and shooters with their new Magnum Swivel Shooting Stick (MSRP: $106.95). Scheduled for a spring 2009 release, this new rest enhances a shooter’s ability to track game while helping deliver a steady, ethical shot. Read More→
Sports Injuries: Hunting Has Lowest Incidents of Injury
Posted by: | CommentsIn a March 2009 analysis published by the Unified Sportsmen of Florida, hunting is the safest sport enjoyed in the United States.
With only 239 injuries reported annually, only two injuries happen per 100,000 hunters each year. Compare this to the 4722 injuries in billards (15 per 100,000) and 37,891 injuries in golf (155 per 100,000). In fact hunting had both the lowest total number of injuries and the lowest number per 100,000 of the 23 sports studied. Read More→
Sig Sauer Only Shipping One Magazine with Handguns Now
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Sig Sauer announced they will ship only one magazine with all new pistols sold in the commercial market. Previously, Sig Sauer shipped two magazines with all of their pistols.
This change, effective immediately, has been made to address a “critical shortage of magazines throughout the industry,” and to allow Sig Sauer “to meet market demand and ship product in a timely manner.” Read More→
Useable Brass Cases Can Be Purchased from the Department of Defense Once Again
Posted by: | CommentsThe Defense Logistics Agency changed the policy on small arms brass cases again. It would now appear we are back to the original place. That is, the public can once again purchase expended brass from the Department of Defense without having to render it useless.
In response to several of my questions, Government Liquidation sent me the following response: Read More→
Update on the Surplus Brass Case Ban
Posted by: | CommentsI have seen a variety of posts and e-mails regarding the destruction of surplus brass cases, an effective ban on reloading components from the Department of Defense. Some of the Internet posters claim that no such ban is in effect, or that the ban only applies to shipments overseas.
Let me make it very clear. The Department of Defense contracts all surplus sales to a company called Government Liquidation, LLC. Government Liquidation was told to immediately require that all fired munitions cases, including small arms brass cases in .223, 9mm, .308, and .50 BMG, be mutilated or rendered unusable upon sale. In fact, Government Liquidation is required to ensure mutilation of all brass cases recently sold, or that are under a term contract. Read More→
Surplus Brass Case Ban: Ammunition Prices Will Go Up
Posted by: | CommentsFor many years, the military has auctioned off their fired brass cases, allowing the economical remanufacture of ammunition as an affordable purchasing option to citizens, shooting clubs, and law enforcement agencies. That has all come to a crashing end.
As of Friday, March 13, the US Government has now ordered that all surplus brass cases be mutilated (rendered unusable) prior to sale. This means that millions of rounds of ammunition in .223, .308, 9mm, and .50 BMG will no longer be manufactured.
Let me say that again: because of the current administration, millions of rounds of ammunition, in some of the most popular calibers, have just disappeared from the supply channels. Read More→
Smith and Wesson Gives Away Two Free Magazines With M&P Purchase
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Smith and Wesson is offering two free magazines with the purchase of any new S&W M&P pistol. With the purchase of any new M&P pistol, Smith and Wesson will send you two new magazines, normal (high) capacity or 10 rounders, by mail. The offer runs until April 30, 2009.
Visit Smith and Wesson for more information on this offer.
Charter Arms “On Duty” Revolver: First Charter Arms Revolver with a Semi-Shrouded Hammer
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Charter Arms is bringing a new revolver to market: the On Duty revolver. The On Duty revolver features a semi-shrouded hammer, a first for Charter Arms.
The 2″ barreled revolver is chambered in .38 Special and is “+P” rated. It has an aluminum frame and a stainless steel barrel and cylinder. The shrouded hammer allows the user to shoot double action, or to cock the hammer for a lighter, single action shot. The five shot On Duty revolver weighs in at 12 ounces unloaded. Read More→
